Can you replace taillight bulbs on a Lexus GS300?
Replacing the taillight bulbs in your Lexus GS300 requires the removal of the taillight assembly from the car. The GS300 left the factory with one of two possible taillights: a standard taillight assembly using a 2825 bulb and the other, an LED taillight assembly.
Why are there so many lights on a Lexus?
There are so many lights on the Lexus IS that it can be hard to know what kind of bulb is needed when one goes out. Knowing the type of bulb and the wattage required makes fixing blown bulbs a far less stressful (and less expensive) option.
What kind of light bulbs do Lexus headlights use?
The only real variation in exterior lighting on the Lexus IS is in the headlights. Halogens, Bi-xenon, and even LED bulbs are available. They are not, however, interchangeable. Lexus models with halogen headlights will need two different bulbs for the high and low beams. Cars equipped with HID’s only need the one bulb. Figure 1. HB3/9005 (halogen).
How many bulbs do you need for Lexus high beams?
Lexus models with halogen headlights will need two different bulbs for the high and low beams. Cars equipped with HID’s only need the one bulb. Figure 1.
Replacing the taillight bulbs in your Lexus GS300 requires the removal of the taillight assembly from the car. The GS300 left the factory with one of two possible taillights: a standard taillight assembly using a 2825 bulb and the other, an LED taillight assembly.
How do you remove a taillight from a car?
Locate the four 10 mm retaining nuts that hold the taillight assembly to the car. Remove the nuts with a 10 mm deep socket and a ratchet. Slide the taillight assembly out far enough to access the bulb sockets on its back side. Turn the socket counterclockwise, unlocking it from the assembly, then remove the socket and the bulb.
How long does it take to change LED taillights?
The owner’s manual states that the LED taillights, if you have them, must be serviced at a dealership. If you have the standard bulbs, you can change them in just a few minutes in the driveway with basic hand tools.